Following the Use of Nitrous Oxide/oxygen Sedation, What Must Be

question 13

Multiple Choice

Following the use of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation, what must be administered to the patient before he or she can be dismissed from the dental chair?

• A)Water
• B)Oxygen
• C)Nitrogen
• D)Carbon dioxide

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Definitions:

Pressure Points

Specific areas of the body where minor pressure can be applied to reduce pain, control bleeding, or influence the flow of body energies in various therapeutic modalities.

Hyperextension

An excessive extension of a limb or part of the body beyond its normal limit, which can lead to injury.

Spinal Curves

The natural arches in the spine, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral curvatures, essential for flexibility and support.

Broader Influence

The extended effect or impact one has beyond their immediate circle, affecting a larger community, system, or societal norms.